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August 21: Etta James released Tell Mama in 1968

August 21: Etta James released Tell Mama in 1968 Something told me it was over When I saw you and…

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June 27: Muddy Waters Rollin Stone The Golden Anniversary Collection was released in 2000

This is powerful music and belongs in any serious music fan's library. You can't own too much Muddy Waters. And…

9 years ago

Jan 7: Muddy Waters recorded “(I’m Your) Hoochie Coochie Man” in 1954

OLD post ... You're being redirected to a newer version...... This 1954 recording (the second, after 1952's original) of blues…

10 years ago

Jan 06: Chuck Berry recorded “Johnny B. Goode” in 1958

  Chuck Berry recorded "Johnny B. Goode" in 1958 DeepdowninLouisiana'crossfromNewOrleans, waybackupinthewoodsamongtheevergreens. There stood a log cabin made of earth and…

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November 30: The late Robert Nighthawk was born in 1909 105 years ago years ago

  Of all the pivotal figures in blues history, certainly one of the most important was Robert Nighthawk. He bridged…

10 years ago